WW2 Skills Unit 6 Group A Reading "An advice website for teenagers"

Read the letter from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer.

Dear Polly! Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

When did Cameron go to bed?

Read the letter from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer.

Dear Polly! Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Cameron went to sleep at

Read part of the answer to Cameron and choose the correct answer.

Dear Cameron! Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

How much sleep do adults need?